Delphinium
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1928
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Delphinium is a 1928 by Karl Blossfeldt, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a single, twisted plant stem with curled leaves. The lines are dark and sharp against a light gray background. It looks like a close-up of a plant branch with no flowers. The artist focused on the plant’s strange, swirling shape. This kind of detailed plant study was common in early 20th-century science and art. Look up Blossfeldt, Karl to see more of his plant photographs.
